Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
348.69 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
42nd
of 209 countries
All-time high
348.69 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
22.26 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Bangladesh is 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 78.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bangladesh peaked at 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.26 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Bangladesh ranks 42nd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 23.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 24.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1963 | 24.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 27.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 27.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 28.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 28.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 30.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 31.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 32.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 31.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 26.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.0% |
| 1973 | 27.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 30.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 29.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 30.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 31.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 33.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 35.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 35.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 38.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 39.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 40.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 42.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 43.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 45.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 47.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 48.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 50.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 52.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 54.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 57.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 60.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 62.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 65.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 68.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 72.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 75.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 79.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 83.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 87.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 91.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 95.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 100.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 106.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 114.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 122.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 129.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 136.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 143.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 152.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 162.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 172.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 183.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 195.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 209.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 222.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 239.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 257.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 266.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 285.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 305.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 323.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 336.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$, 12.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 66.56 billion constant 2015 US$, 5.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 22.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 26.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 35.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 35.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 50.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 52.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | 79.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 106.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 83.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 136.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 193.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 143.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 257.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 311.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 266.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 39 Denmark 373.88 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 40 Colombia 372.67 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 41 South Africa 369.91 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 43 Hong Kong 348.32 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 44 Chile 296.00 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 45 Kazakhstan 260.38 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 10.10 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0575 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.004 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.51 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Bangladesh?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Bangladesh was 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bangladesh ranks 42nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted by inflation but _does not_ account for differences in living costs between countries.